We want to ensure that food manufactured or sold in the District
is safe to eat and prepared by suitably trained people. We will
also give advice if you own or are considering setting up a food
business, and are looking for advice on food safety or food safety
training. Contact us straight away if you have any concerns about:
the conditions or practices at a food business that you have
visited, the safety of food you have bought or eaten.
In May 2008 we will be sending out a booklet to all of the food
premises registered with us in the Braintree District. If you
do not receive your copy or you are a new business please
contact us to request a copy. Alternatively the
Food Safety Handbook is available to download.
Services Provided include:
Enforcement/Advice to ensure food sold to the public is safe to
eat.
Regular inspections of food businesses, to investigate
complaints about food products or businesses.
Provision of food hygiene training courses and provide advice on
food hygiene law and good practice.
Carry out food sampling and bacteriological analysis.
Take part in events to raise awareness of food safety
issues.
Investigate cases of food poisoning and food borne
illness.